Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid accumulates in blood and leads to joint inflammation.

Acute gout is a painful condition that generally affects one joint.

Chronic gout is repeated episodes of pain and inflammation, which may involve more than one joint.

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of gout are:

Pain in big toe, knee, or ankle joints

Sudden onset of pain

Fever

Joint appears warm and red

Causes

Gout is caused by having higher-than-normal levels of uric acid in your body. This is when your body produces too much uric acid or when your body has a tough time getting rid of uric acid. Other causes include: